Total Yards
Mississippi State393
Massachusetts350
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Massachusetts at Mississippi State
Nov 4, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 10
Away
Massachusetts
Mid-American
Final Score
23 - 34
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Mississippi State
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Mississippi State139
Massachusetts223
Rushing Yards
Mississippi State254
Massachusetts127
Turnovers
Mississippi State3
Massachusetts1
Game Conditions
Temperature68°F
Wind6 mph S
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Mississippi State vs Massachusetts box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Mississippi State31:25
Massachusetts28:35
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Mississippi State beats Massachusetts 34-23
Mississippi State defeated Massachusetts 34-23 in Week 10 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 393-350 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Mississippi State set the terms early in a game that finished 34-23. Ross Comis pass intercepted for a TD J.T. Gray return for 58 yds for a TD, (Jace Christmann KICK) came with {'seconds': 42, 'minutes': 13} left in the first quarter, giving Massachusetts the first major swing.
Mississippi State's box score carried the story: 393 total yards, 254 rushing yards, and 139 passing yards. Massachusetts finished with 350 total yards, including 127 on the ground and 223 through the air.
Mississippi State converted 4-11 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-1, Mississippi State led 13-20 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Nick Fitzgerald pass intercepted for a TD Isaiah Rodgers return for 29 yds for a TD, (Logan Laurent KICK).
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Ross Comis pass intercepted for a TD J.T. Gray return for 58 yds for a TD, (Jace Christmann KICK) (Massachusetts led 0-7 over Mississippi State).
Field Goal Good
Logan Laurent 23 yd FG GOOD (Massachusetts led 3-7 over Mississippi State).
Field Goal Good
Jace Christmann 28 yd FG GOOD (Mississippi State led 10-3 over Massachusetts).
Field Goal Good
Logan Laurent 48 yd FG GOOD (Massachusetts led 6-10 over Mississippi State).
Interception Return Touchdown
Nick Fitzgerald pass intercepted for a TD Isaiah Rodgers return for 29 yds for a TD, (Logan Laurent KICK) (Mississippi State led 10-13 over Massachusetts).
Field Goal Good
Jace Christmann 25 yd FG GOOD (Mississippi State led 13-13 over Massachusetts).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-23
Mississippi State defeated Massachusetts.
Total yards
393-350
Mississippi State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
254
Mississippi State averaged 5.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
139
Mississippi State averaged 5.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-11
Mississippi State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-13
Massachusetts's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Mississippi State | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 393 | 350 |
| Passing Yards | 139 | 223 |
| Rushing Yards | 254 | 127 |
| First Downs | 21 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-11 | 3-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-63 | 5-55 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-26 | 15-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 31:25 | 28:35 |